Yes, for an area which would otherwise go unserved. The Grant
Officer may designate an entity, which has not submitted an NOI, but
which meets the qualifications for designation, to serve the particular
geographic area. Under such circumstances, DINAP will seek the views of
Native American leaders in the area involved about the decision to
designate the entity to serve that community. DINAP will inform the
Grant Officer of their views. The Grant Officer will accommodate their
views to the extent possible.